Statins Directory
Statins are medications that lower cholesterol. Follow the links below to find WebMD's comprehensive coverage about how statins work, side effects, and much more.
Medical Reference
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When Statins Don’t Work: Tests for Your High Cholesterol
If your statin doesn’t lower your cholesterol enough, these tests will help your doctor figure out why.
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Which Drugs Lower My Bad (LDL) Cholesterol?
You need to know which drugs your doctor may prescribe to bring down your LDL level.
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Side Effects of Cholesterol-Lowering Statin Drugs
WebMD looks at the common side effects associated with cholesterol-lowering statin drugs including potential warning signs.
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LDL Cholesterol
A look at why LDL is called the "bad" cholesterol and how it affects your risk of heart disease.
Features
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Beyond Statins: Other Medicines for High Cholesterol
Statins help millions lower cholesterol, but they’re not the only drug out there. Learn about your treatment options.
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How to Cut Down on Drugs for Blood Pressure, Cholesterol, and Type 2 Diabetes
Learn safe ways to cut down on medications for high blood pressure, cholesterol, and type 2 diabetes.
Video
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Should You Take a Statin?
More Americans than ever are taking cholesterol-lowering drugs called statins. Should you join them?
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Statin Drugs to Lower Cholesterol
Jonathan Sackner Bernstein, MD, talks about when it's necessary to start taking a statin drug to lower cholesterol.
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Eating the Right Foods with Statins
Jonathan Sackner Bernstein, MD, talks about why choosing the right foods is important when you are taking a statin.
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What Happens When Statins Don’t Work?
Statins aren’t for everyone. Learn more about your other options to lower cholesterol.